John Belushi

John Adam Belushi (January 24, 1949 – March 5, 1982) was an American comedian, actor, and musician best known as one of the original cast members of the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live and for his roles in the films National Lampoon's Animal House and The Blues Brothers. He was the older brother of Jim Belushi. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Belushi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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1941 (1979)

In the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, panic grips California, where a military officer leads a mob chasing a Japanese sub.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Steven Spielberg
CAST:  Dan Aykroyd  •  Ned Beatty  •  John Belushi  •  Lorraine Gary

In the days after the attack on Pearl Harbor, panic grips California, where a military officer leads a mob chasing a Japanese sub.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Steven Spielberg
CAST:  Dan Aykroyd  •  Ned Beatty  •  John Belushi  •  Lorraine Gary

The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash (1978)

The story of the rise and fall of the Pre-Fab Four.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eric Idle  •  Gary Weis
CAST:  Eric Idle  •  John Halsey  •  Ricky Fataar  •  Neil Innes

The story of the rise and fall of the Pre-Fab Four.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eric Idle  •  Gary Weis
CAST:  Eric Idle  •  John Halsey  •  Ricky Fataar  •  Neil Innes

Goin' South (1978)

Henry Moon is captured for a capital offense by a posse when his horse quits while trying to escape to Mexico. He finds that there is a post-Civil War law in the small town that any single or widowed woman can save him from the gallows by marrying him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jack Nicholson
CAST:  Jack Nicholson  •  Mary Steenburgen  •  Christopher Lloyd  •  John Belushi

Henry Moon is captured for a capital offense by a posse when his horse quits while trying to escape to Mexico. He finds that there is a post-Civil War law in the small town that any single or widowed woman can save him from the gallows by marrying him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jack Nicholson
CAST:  Jack Nicholson  •  Mary Steenburgen  •  Christopher Lloyd  •  John Belushi

Animal House (1978)

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At a 1962 College, Dean Vernon Wormer is determined to expel the entire Delta Tau Chi Fraternity, but those troublemakers have other plans for him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Landis
CAST:  John Belushi  •  Tim Matheson  •  John Vernon  •  Tom Hulce

At a 1962 College, Dean Vernon Wormer is determined to expel the entire Delta Tau Chi Fraternity, but those troublemakers have other plans for him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Landis
CAST:  John Belushi  •  Tim Matheson  •  John Vernon  •  Tom Hulce

The Blues Brothers (1980)

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Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Landis
CAST:  Dan Aykroyd  •  John Belushi  •  Cab Calloway  •  Carrie Fisher

Jake Blues, just released from prison, puts his old band back together to save the Catholic home where he and his brother Elwood were raised.  (more)

DIRECTION:  John Landis
CAST:  Dan Aykroyd  •  John Belushi  •  Cab Calloway  •  Carrie Fisher

Continental Divide (1981)

A hard-nosed Chicago journalist has an unlikely love affair with an eagle researcher.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Apted
CAST:  John Belushi  •  Blair Brown  •  Allen Garfield  •  Carlin Glynn

A hard-nosed Chicago journalist has an unlikely love affair with an eagle researcher.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Apted
CAST:  John Belushi  •  Blair Brown  •  Allen Garfield  •  Carlin Glynn

Old Boyfriends (1979)

When her marriage falls apart, a psychiatrist seeks out those of her former boyfriends who left the biggest impact on her life, mostly in a bad way.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joan Tewkesbury
CAST:  Talia Shire  •  Richard Jordan  •  Keith Carradine  •  John Belushi

When her marriage falls apart, a psychiatrist seeks out those of her former boyfriends who left the biggest impact on her life, mostly in a bad way.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joan Tewkesbury
CAST:  Talia Shire  •  Richard Jordan  •  Keith Carradine  •  John Belushi

Saturday Night Live: The Best of John Belushi (2005)

During his time at SNL, original cast member John Belushi created some of the most memorable characters in television history. One of the most brilliant comedic performers of all time, Belushi's rebellious presence and intensity changed the face of comedy forever. ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  John Belushi  •  Dan Aykroyd  •  Chevy Chase  •  Steve Cropper

During his time at SNL, original cast member John Belushi created some of the most memorable characters in television history. One of the most brilliant comedic performers of all time, Belushi's rebellious presence and intensity changed the face of comedy forever. ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  John Belushi  •  Dan Aykroyd  •  Chevy Chase  •  Steve Cropper

Saturday Night Live: The Best of Dan Aykroyd (2005)

A collection of classic Saturday Night Live sketches featuring Dan Aykroyd.  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Signorelli  •  Robert Caminiti  •  Dave Wilson
CAST:  Dan Aykroyd  •  John Belushi  •  Steve Cropper  •  Jane Curtin

A collection of classic Saturday Night Live sketches featuring Dan Aykroyd.  (more)

DIRECTION:  James Signorelli  •  Robert Caminiti  •  Dave Wilson
CAST:  Dan Aykroyd  •  John Belushi  •  Steve Cropper  •  Jane Curtin

The Best of the Blues Brothers (1994)

Writer Tom Davis hosts a Blues Brothers retrospective that tells the whole truth about the legendary band's early days and righteous ways. The Blues Brothers were an unforgettable part of Saturday Night Live's golden era, making their musical debut in bee costumes ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  John Belushi  •  Dan Aykroyd  •  Steve Cropper  •  Donald 'Duck' Dunn

Writer Tom Davis hosts a Blues Brothers retrospective that tells the whole truth about the legendary band's early days and righteous ways. The Blues Brothers were an unforgettable part of Saturday Night Live's golden era, making their musical debut in bee costumes ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  John Belushi  •  Dan Aykroyd  •  Steve Cropper  •  Donald 'Duck' Dunn

Live from New York: The First 5 Years of Saturday Night Live (2005)

A retrospective of the first 5 years of Saturday Night Live.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kenneth Bowser
CAST:  Gilda Radner  •  Bill Murray  •  Dan Aykroyd  •  Chevy Chase

A retrospective of the first 5 years of Saturday Night Live.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kenneth Bowser
CAST:  Gilda Radner  •  Bill Murray  •  Dan Aykroyd  •  Chevy Chase

Lemmings (1973)

Woodstock with a death wish.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Keady
CAST:  John Belushi  •  Chevy Chase  •  Rhonda Coullet  •  Christopher Guest

Woodstock with a death wish.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Michael Keady
CAST:  John Belushi  •  Chevy Chase  •  Rhonda Coullet  •  Christopher Guest

Neighbors (1981)

One man's quiet suburban life takes a sickening lurch for the worse when a young couple move into the deserted house next door. From the word go it is obvious these are not the quiet professional types who *should* be living in such a nice street. As more and more ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  John G. Avildsen
CAST:  John Belushi  •  Kathryn Walker  •  Cathy Moriarty  •  Dan Aykroyd

One man's quiet suburban life takes a sickening lurch for the worse when a young couple move into the deserted house next door. From the word go it is obvious these are not the quiet professional types who *should* be living in such a nice street. As more and more ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  John G. Avildsen
CAST:  John Belushi  •  Kathryn Walker  •  Cathy Moriarty  •  Dan Aykroyd

The Beach Boys: It's OK (1976)

A live performance from the Beach Boys, featuring their best known songs, including 'Help Me Rhonda' and 'Good Vibrations'.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gary Weis
CAST:  Dan Aykroyd  •  John Belushi  •  Bobby Figueroa  •  Al Jardine

A live performance from the Beach Boys, featuring their best known songs, including 'Help Me Rhonda' and 'Good Vibrations'.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gary Weis
CAST:  Dan Aykroyd  •  John Belushi  •  Bobby Figueroa  •  Al Jardine

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of the National Lampoon (2015)

A look at the history of the American comedy publication and production company, National Lampoon, from its beginning in the 1970s to 2010, featuring rare and never before seen footage, this is the mind boggling story of The National Lampoon from its subversive and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Douglas Tirola
CAST:  John Belushi  •  John Candy  •  Chevy Chase  •  Bill Murray

A look at the history of the American comedy publication and production company, National Lampoon, from its beginning in the 1970s to 2010, featuring rare and never before seen footage, this is the mind boggling story of The National Lampoon from its subversive and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Douglas Tirola
CAST:  John Belushi  •  John Candy  •  Chevy Chase  •  Bill Murray

Studio 54 (2018)

Studio 54 was the epicenter of 70s hedonism - a place that not only redefined the nightclub, but also came to symbolize an entire era. Its co-owners, Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell, two friends from Brooklyn, seemed to come out of nowhere to suddenly preside over a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matt Tyrnauer
CAST:  Steve Rubell  •  Ian Schrager  •  Michael Jackson  •  Farrah Fawcett

Studio 54 was the epicenter of 70s hedonism - a place that not only redefined the nightclub, but also came to symbolize an entire era. Its co-owners, Ian Schrager and Steve Rubell, two friends from Brooklyn, seemed to come out of nowhere to suddenly preside over a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matt Tyrnauer
CAST:  Steve Rubell  •  Ian Schrager  •  Michael Jackson  •  Farrah Fawcett

TVTV: Video Revolutionaries (2018)

A documentary about Top Value Television (TVTV), a band of merry video makers who, from 1972 to 1977, took the then brand-new portable video camera and went out to document the world.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Paul Goldsmith
CAST:  Bill Murray  •  Hunter S. Thompson  •  John Belushi  •  Goldie Hawn

A documentary about Top Value Television (TVTV), a band of merry video makers who, from 1972 to 1977, took the then brand-new portable video camera and went out to document the world.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Paul Goldsmith
CAST:  Bill Murray  •  Hunter S. Thompson  •  John Belushi  •  Goldie Hawn

Cola Wars (2019)

Traces the long and ferocious rivalry between Coke and Pepsi, centered on the "New Coke" debacle of 1985. For almost a hundred years, Coke had been the undisputed leader in the multibillion dollar global soda industry--stodgy, predictable, but indisputably top ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Rob Baskin  •  Katie Bayne  •  Michael Beindorff  •  John Belushi

Traces the long and ferocious rivalry between Coke and Pepsi, centered on the "New Coke" debacle of 1985. For almost a hundred years, Coke had been the undisputed leader in the multibillion dollar global soda industry--stodgy, predictable, but indisputably top ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Rob Baskin  •  Katie Bayne  •  Michael Beindorff  •  John Belushi

Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981)

Steve Martin's fourth NBC special was in the spirit of his previous association with Saturday Night Live. It was broadcast live from Studio 8H, produced by Lorne Michaels and featured some original cast members of the show.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eric Idle  •  Dave Wilson
CAST:  Dan Aykroyd  •  John Belushi  •  Gregory Hines  •  Eric Idle

Steve Martin's fourth NBC special was in the spirit of his previous association with Saturday Night Live. It was broadcast live from Studio 8H, produced by Lorne Michaels and featured some original cast members of the show.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Eric Idle  •  Dave Wilson
CAST:  Dan Aykroyd  •  John Belushi  •  Gregory Hines  •  Eric Idle

Masters of the Martial Arts Presented by Wesley Snipes (1998)

Special honoring the grand masters of the martial arts with guest stars from film and television, music performances, live demonstrations, competitions and tributes to Jackie Chan, Bennie "The Jet" Urquidez, Cynthia Rothrock, Billy Blanks, Ernie Reyes Sr., and ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Wesley Snipes  •  Jackie Chan  •  Bruce Lee  •  Chuck Norris

Special honoring the grand masters of the martial arts with guest stars from film and television, music performances, live demonstrations, competitions and tributes to Jackie Chan, Bennie "The Jet" Urquidez, Cynthia Rothrock, Billy Blanks, Ernie Reyes Sr., and ...  (more)

DIRECTION: 
CAST:  Wesley Snipes  •  Jackie Chan  •  Bruce Lee  •  Chuck Norris
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